GREB 1960s Kodiak Steel Toe

Unknown Leather

Was just doing a prep on these because I needed a little bit more water resistance for the winter and accidentally created some pretty nice pull-up

Taken on November 29, 2024

Maker

GREB

Model

1960s Kodiak Steel Toe

Leather

Unknown Leather

Last

Unknown Last

Unknown Last: 8D

I customized the fit of them slightly when I resoled them by putting in a higher arched (riveted!) shank, that along with the tall logger heel definitely gives them plenty of arch, originally the arch was similar to a Munson last but now it’s much more 55ish

The fit and feel is very good, they have a moderate arch but a decently sprung toe, the heel is comfortably narrow giving a nice locked in feeling and the forefoot is nice and roomy making sure there’s absolutely zero pinching or anything from the steel toe caps even though they have a fairly low profile toe compared to some others I’ve worn

Sole

Biltrite GRIPLUG Half Sole

3 months, current sole

Biltrite Neoprene Nylon-Cord Full Sole

Worn for 9 months, resoled on May 14, 2025

Heel

Panco Triple-Wear

Worn for 3 months, current heel

Cat’s Paw ‘Twin Grip’ Heel

Worn for 7 months, re-heeled on May 14, 2025

Biltrite Basketweave Heel

Worn for about 1 month, re-heeled on October 3, 2024

Purchased from

eBay

More about this item

The kilties are from Canada West boots in Red Dog leather

Why I own this

Ready To Wear

Workplace Needs

Style

I purchased these since as a mechanic I need to wear protective footwear but I also enjoy the heritage of traditional work boots so I sought out a vintage pair with a protective toe cap and was able to purchase these locally, I also really like the nylon corded biltrite soles because the grip you get on oily shop floors is honestly unmatched

How I sized

Unknown Last: 8D

Tried On

Compared to Other Lasts

Trial Shoe

I based my size off of other boots I had worn from the same brand, but still ended up a little bit different (they actually fit me better than I expected)

Ordering process

Purchased from eBayTotal cost: 160 CAD Lead time: Less than a day

Direct Message

I messaged the guy selling them and then came over to see them and try em on and left with a lighter wallet but I was the owner of a pair of boots I’m confident I’ll never see another pair of

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